Short CAM Boot

Other Names

Short CAM Boot

Short Walking Boot

Pneumatic Walking Boot

Short Walking Boot

• Controlled Ankle Motion Boot
• Short CAM Walker
• Low-Top CAM Boot
• Low-Profile CAM Boot
• Short Walking Boot
• Low-Top Walking Boot
• Short Fracture Boot
• Low-Profile Fracture Boot
• Air Walker Boot
• Pneumatic Walking Boot
• Orthopedic Walking Boot
• Walker Boot
• Ankle Immobilizer Boot

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Indications

• Fractures & Osseous Disease
  • Traumatic/ Acute
    • Talus Fracture
    • Calcaneus Fracture
    • Traumatic Navicular Fracture
    • Cuboid Fracture
    • Cuneiform Fracture
    • Metatarsal Fracture
      • Fifth Metatarsal Fracture
    • Toe Fracture
    • Hallux Sesamoid Fracture
  • Stress Fractures
    • Navicular Stress Fracture
    • Metatarsal Stress Fracture
  • Other Osseous
    • Tarsal Coalition
    • Accessory Navicular Syndrome
• Dislocations & Subluxations
  • Toe Dislocation
  • Lisfranc Injury
  • Chopart Complex Injury
  • Cuboid Syndrome
• Muscle and Tendon Injuries
  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
  • Peroneal Tendonitis
  • Tibialis Anterior Tendinopathy
  • Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendinopathy
  • Knot of Henry Intersection Syndrome
• Ligament Injuries
  • Plantar Fasciopathy (Plantar Fasciitis)
  • Turf Toe
  • Plantar Plate Tear
  • Spring Ligament Injury
• Neuropathies
  • Mortons Neuroma
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Joggers Foot (Medial Plantar Nerve)
  • Baxters Neuropathy (Lateral Plantar Nerve)
• Arthropathies
  • Hallux Rigidus (1st MTPJ OA)
  • Gout
• Toenail
  • Subungual Hematoma
  • Subungual Exostosis
  • Nail Bed Laceration
  • Onychocryptosis (Ingrown Toenail)
  • Onychodystrophy
  • Paronychia
  • Onychomycosis
• Pediatrics
  • Fifth Metatarsal Apophysitis (Iselin's Disease)
  • Calcaneal Apophysitis (Sever's Disease)
  • Freibergs Disease (Avascular Necrosis of the Metatarsal Head)
  • Kohlers Disease (Avascular Necrosis of the Navicular)

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Description

• Low-profile, removable orthopedic walking boot designed to immobilize the foot and ankle
• Extends just above the ankle, providing support without full calf coverage
• Limits plantarflexion and dorsiflexion to protect injured structures
• Reduces inversion and eversion stress at the ankle
• Maintains the foot in a neutral position to promote healing
• Allows protected weight-bearing when clinically appropriate
• Features a rocker-bottom sole to facilitate a smoother gait pattern
• Secured with adjustable Velcro straps for customizable fit
• Some models include pneumatic air bladders for adjustable compression and swelling control
• Provides protection from external impact and accidental re-injury
• Can insert heel wedges for certain pathology

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Evidence

• Needs to be updated

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See Also

• Medical Equipment Main
• Foot Pain Main

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